Module Descriptors
MANAGING BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
ORGB50303
Key Facts
School of Justice, Security and Sustainability
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Rune By
Email: R.T.By@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 67
Independent Study Hours: 233
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
- REPORT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
LO1 Strategic objectives - hierarchy of objectives - key performance indicators - balanced scorecard
LO2 Performance management cycle - performance appraisal reward systems
LO3 Measuring performance - human resource development - disciplinary and grievance procedures
LO4 Financial effects of business performance: variance calculations, including price, materials, labour and overhead variances
LO5 Budgetary planning and control: their contribution to managing performance. Master and subsidiary budgets - flexible budgeting.
LO6 Financial decision-making - investment appraisal - payback - Net Present Value - Internal Rate of Return
LO2 Performance management cycle - performance appraisal reward systems
LO3 Measuring performance - human resource development - disciplinary and grievance procedures
LO4 Financial effects of business performance: variance calculations, including price, materials, labour and overhead variances
LO5 Budgetary planning and control: their contribution to managing performance. Master and subsidiary budgets - flexible budgeting.
LO6 Financial decision-making - investment appraisal - payback - Net Present Value - Internal Rate of Return
Module Learning Strategies
Tutor-led methods: 67 hours
Reading and independent study: 233 hours
Reading and independent study: 233 hours
Module Resources
Virtual Learning Environment resources to support this module
Module Texts
Armstrong, M. (2009) Armstrong¿s Handbook of Performance Management: An evidence-based guide to delivering high performance. 4th edition. London: Kogan Page
Armstrong, M. (2010) Armstrong¿s Handbook of Reward Management: Improving performance through reward. 3rd edition. London: Kogan Page
Armstrong, M. and Baron, (2005) A. Managing Performance: Performance management in action. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
Rice, A. (2011) Accounts Demystified 6th edition. London: PrenticeHall Business
Rogers, J. (2008) Coaching Skills: a Handbook. Maidenhead: Open University Press
Williamson (2010) Taking Accounting to the World [online] at http://www.duncanwil.co.uk/
Wood, F. (2011) Business Accounting. 12th edition. London: FTPrenticeHall
Armstrong, M. (2010) Armstrong¿s Handbook of Reward Management: Improving performance through reward. 3rd edition. London: Kogan Page
Armstrong, M. and Baron, (2005) A. Managing Performance: Performance management in action. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
Rice, A. (2011) Accounts Demystified 6th edition. London: PrenticeHall Business
Rogers, J. (2008) Coaching Skills: a Handbook. Maidenhead: Open University Press
Williamson (2010) Taking Accounting to the World [online] at http://www.duncanwil.co.uk/
Wood, F. (2011) Business Accounting. 12th edition. London: FTPrenticeHall
Module Additional Assessment Details
1 The first assessment will be a written assignment in which students analyse the management of performance within an identified organisation, comparing this to contemporary models of good practice (LO1, LO2, LO3) 3000 words, Weighting 50%
2 For the second stage of the module, students will produce a report on financial data from a case study of business performance, including standard costings, budget targets and actual performance against budgets, requiring the use of investment appraisal techniques. This assignment will cover 50% of the marks for this module. This assignment will cover 50% of the marks for this module.
(LO4 LO5 LO6) 3000 words equivalent , Weighting 50%
All learning outcomes are covered by the two assessment methods. Students must attempt all assessments and achieve an overall pass grade for the module.
Formative feedback will be provided in a variety of forms, including written feedback on proposed titles, outline assignment plans and full drafts. Feedback may take place via full-class, group and individual tutorials.
2 For the second stage of the module, students will produce a report on financial data from a case study of business performance, including standard costings, budget targets and actual performance against budgets, requiring the use of investment appraisal techniques. This assignment will cover 50% of the marks for this module. This assignment will cover 50% of the marks for this module.
(LO4 LO5 LO6) 3000 words equivalent , Weighting 50%
All learning outcomes are covered by the two assessment methods. Students must attempt all assessments and achieve an overall pass grade for the module.
Formative feedback will be provided in a variety of forms, including written feedback on proposed titles, outline assignment plans and full drafts. Feedback may take place via full-class, group and individual tutorials.